Laparoscopic treatment of appendiceal abscess in children

摘要

ObjectiveTo determine the role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of appendiceal abscess in children.MethodsCase reports and a literature review of laparoscopic treatment of appendiceal abscess.ResultsIn a two-year period, three children were diagnosed with appendiceal abscess presenting as abdominal or fever symptoms, and were treated by laparoscopic surgery. There were two girls and one boy. Mean operative time was 90 minutes (range, 60–120), and there were nopostoperative complications.ConclusionLaparoscopy is an effective and safe minimally invasive technique in the management of nocomplicated appendicitis. It is effective even in cases of appendiceal abscess.